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Rusicada sp.

Photo by LeanneGardner
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Field Notes

Description:

Rich rusty colour with a distinct white mark at the back of the head. Around 2.5cm long.

Habitat:

My kitchen at night.

Species ID Suggestions

Rusicada sp.

Reference Link
NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (4)
MartinL
Leanne. This genus is known by another name too. It is Anomis sp. USA has a hibiscus leaf moth that looks like yours (Anomis privata) http://bugguide.net/node/view/573880 Brisbane has a Cotton Looper Moth that looks a bit different to yours http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_noctuidae/CottonLooperMoth.htm Nuwan is correct because this moth has two names (one is superseded, probably his). They are called loopers are not from the geometridae (looper) family.

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PublishedJune 14, 2012

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